Media Release
Bengaluru, Dec 13: Kanara Catholic Association, Bangalore (KCA) brought in the Christmas season 2017 with a gala function aptly named ‘Mistletoe’ on Saturday December 9.
KCA, which is the largest Mangalorean Catholic organization in Bengaluru with over 1,600 members as well as the oldest one, being in operation since 1955 always makes it a point to bring in the joyous Christmas season with a function that celebrates the cheer and joy that is the cornerstone of Christmas.
As is the wont of the dynamic vice president of KCA, Marjorie Texeira, the highlight of the function was the numerous cultural activities ranging from a choir, play, and, Christmas dance all choreographed and performed by KCA members who gave their valuable time for a period of two months to ensure that the occasion was a sterling success.
The enthusiasm shown by these members and the good cheer of the audience who numbered over 1,000 made it a perfect setting for the start of a wonderful season.
In his welcome speech, the KCA president, Errol Fernandes appreciated the efforts of the members to make the function a roaring success, particularly the performers. He particularly expressed his happiness that Catholic Club, Bengaluru who jointly hosted the function was able to tie up with KCA for this event.
The KCA committee which met to organize the function put extra effort on ‘Mistletoe’ to ensure that the 1,000 plus crowd went away with fond memories. In that they were successful as feedback from members and the guests was extremely positive. Even the youngsters were vociferous in their enjoyment of the function and that is an accolade indeed. A Santa Claus was present to cheer the little ones with gifts given to those who answered short quiz questions curated by the effervescent Marjorie Texeira.
Mementos to members who helped in organizing the function were provided by the Deccan Group and given away by Sara Pereira of Deccan Leather Fashions.
All in all, the evening was a roaring success and a great entry to the Christmas season.